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Gambia Horticultural Enterprises (GHE) with support from The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is offering a series of on-the-job training programmes in agribusiness for Gambian youth. Three separate training programmes are open for application:

The training programmes will be highly participatory with both theory and practical elements, including classroom, workshop, factory and field work. The training programme will be conducted in English, Wolof or Mandinka depending on the preference of trainees. All materials and equipment required for the training programmes will be provided.

All programmes include a 1-week training on entrepreneurship and business skills.

Trainees will receive a stipend during the course of the training. For the Agro-processing Training Programme, the stipend will be D 5,000 for youth from GBA and D 9,000 for youth from all other regions. For the Pest Control Training Programme and the Agro-product Marketing Training Programme, the stipend will be D 3,000 for youth from GBA and D 5,000 for youth from all other regions.

Successful trainees will be able to apply for start-up support after completion of the training.

Selection Criteria

• Must be Gambian

• Must be aged 18-35

• No prior experience is necessary but applicants must demonstrate a strong interest and desire to undertake the training.

• Rural youth, returnees and school leavers are particularly encouraged to apply. A minimum of 50% rural youths will be selected.